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Interviews

Stigmatism: Meet the Musicians Behind One of the Best Hardcore Bands Around Today

By Carlos Ramirez |

"...we decided we were gonna do a band that sounded like the Ball of Destruction EP..."

Features

Negative Measures: UK Metallic Hardcore Outfit Returns with New Single

By No Echo |

"We don’t try to box ourselves into any genre too much but we love bands like Refused, Sick of It All..."

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Criminal Outfit: Los Angeles-Based Oi! Group Rocks Sing-Along Anthems on First Release

By No Echo |

The new outfit features current/former members of Even Score, Vis Vires, and Combat Force.

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Redwoods: Influenced by ‘90s Screamo, SoCal Band Issues Debut EP (PREMIERE)

By No Echo |

FFO: Neil Perry, Joshua Fit For Battle, Punch.

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Urban Void: Ex-Members of Coke Bust, Short Fuse Join Up in New Project

By Carlos Ramirez |

With credentials that also include such bands as WarXGames, Mind Trap, and Wall Breaker, you know it rips.

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2Minute Minor: Chicago Hardcore Punks Stay Busy Despite the Quarantine

By Adam Yoe |

"I had to record my vocals in the bathroom so my dog would not freak out and think I was yelling at her."

Interviews

Cutting Steak: Mike Paradise (Threadbare, Bloodline, Hive, Antiverse)

By Thommy Browne |

"I'd rather watch someone play very simply and confident than fast and exhausted."

Features

Bent Blue: San Diego Hardcore Band Makes Great Impression on Debut Release

By Carlos Ramirez |

Andrew Kline from Strife has welcomed them into his WAR Records label family.

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Since We Were Kids!: California Skatecore Band Shares Track from Forthcoming Second Album

By No Echo |

The group grew up on a steady diet of Poison Idea, RKL, and Warzone.

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Perfect World: NYHC Group Drops “My Time Runs Out” from Upcoming Debut LP (PREMIERE)

By Mike Musilli |

The Brooklyn quintet deserves your attention.

Song of the Day

Rat Cage, “Charge Them with Murder,” from Screams from the Cage (La Vida Es Un Mus Discos, 2020)

By Adam Yoe |

"...a malicious mélange of Mob 47-styled mangel, blazing UK82, and straight ahead hardcore punk fury."

Features

No Escape: ‘90s New Jersey Hardcore Group Returns with “Insomniac” (PREMIERE)

By Carlos Ramirez |

After their initial breakup, members went on to such bands as Deadguy, Seven Gone, and Kiss It Goodbye.

Reviews

Treason, True Believers (New Age Records, 2020)

By Flint Beard |

Ohio hardcore veterans are back with blistering new EP.

Features

The Path + Psychic Weight: Two New England HC Bands Unite on Split EP (PREMIERE)

By No Echo |

Fight Death will include a cover of Warzone's "United Worldwide."

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World View: Australian Band Melds Hardcore, Dreampop + ‘90s Emo on Superb EP

By Carlos Ramirez |

FFO: Praise, Fiddlehead, Turning Point

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Field Day: Former Dag Nasty Members to Return with New 7” (SNEAK PEEK)

By Carlos Ramirez |

Bassist Doug Carrion also chats about the record and their future plans

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New Hardcore Compilation to Help Raise Funds for COVID-19 Relief in Massachusetts

By No Echo |

Burden, Restraining Order, Combust, Enforced, and Rejection Pact are among the 36 bands participating.

Song of the Day

Death Tapes, “Revive,” from Preface (2020)

By Dan Vanderpool |

Admirers of Touché Amoré, Gouge Away, and United Nations should take notice.

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